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2.2a Genetic Limitation
Lucille Parkinson, the mother of Ryan encounters a future version of her own great-son. He brought an elixir that was engineered in the 22rd century to artificially arrest the decay of telomeres for several decades on the subatomic levels. Lucille was instructed to administrate the elixir exactly when Ryan biologically matures at exactly 2 decades (20 years) old as that was when Ryan was in his prime as a nonsmoker, active, and at a healthy weight. -
umbilical cord severed
breathed with my lungs for the first time -
2.1 Oxidative Damage
In the year 1990, five years after Ryan has been born. He encounters a future version of himself. Chibi Ryan was injected with a serum that protects him from the increased amounts of free-radicals,, due to ozone thinning in the early 21st century. Prolongs his life by an additional 38.5%. Projected to become one of the first hyper-Centenarians (140+) on the planet. -
4.4 Childhood Attachment Experience
Ryan's biological parents, Paul and Lucille Parkinson both has filed for separation. Both bought separate houses and Ryan went on to live with the mother, Lucille Parkinson. Ryan's internal working model has been established after living with his mother. Knowing that his parents' relationship did not work out doesn't necessarily mean he would repeat the cycle. It allowed him to become more independent as a latchkey kid. Becoming confident and independent person, not clingy or depedent. -
Ryan's first legit pint of beer
Chronologically & Biologically Ryan turned 18. A bunch of his friends took him to a strip joint and showered him with a multitude of mixed liquors and shots. He ended up getting wasted for the very first time that night. Psychologically he was still a child, unaware how his life would be changed forever having the ability to go into establishments where they serve alcohol. Also enabling Ryan to purchase lotttery tickets, participate in draws and winning prizes, buying cigarettes et cetera -
7.3 Coping
Emotion-focused/social coping: When I was 20 years old I got fired for the first time from a landscaping company after standing up for what I believed was injustice due to my Deafness. I remember calling up my friends and we all got together at this bar we frequented. We got plastered that night and it was the best way I ameliorated the situation despite the textbook saying substance abuse isn't the most ideal methodology doing so. I got over it rather quickly and was glad I had those friends. -
2.2b Genetic Limitation
The mother, Lucille meets with Ryan on his 20th birthday. Ryan had consumed the telomere elixir unknowingly. His life has been prolonged for another 120 years. Combining the anti-oxidation and the telomere enhancing elixir, Ryan now can further his life easily to 140 years old. -
7.2 Transitions
College. Now that was the biggest transition I've ever made. Reflecting, seven years ago when I first stepped onto Gallaudet's hallowed grounds, as a student. That was the biggest impact I've ever had. The weath of knowledge I've acquired over the years. Experiences, stories, network is immeasurable. Traditionally I should have graduated long time ago but due to circumstances I've stretched out over 7 years so it differs than what the text book suggested. But Gally is worth it every little bit! -
Ryan goes off to University
Matriculated at Gallaudet University as a freshman Psychologically I felt more independent and shifted into the emerging adulthood phase. Functionally I was pursuing higher education -
1.1 The Beginning
That is when Ryan becomes a MRA (Mature & Responsible Adult) at the age of 25. Having several years of employment experience, post secondary academics, world travels, and relationships. That is a chronological, biological, psychological, and functional achievement. Ryan is now an adult. Surviving the emerging adulthood he now is a mature, suave, collected, and experienced male. -
6.3 Intimacy vs Isolation
Ryan meets Megan. The fusion event where Ryan's identity meets Megan's identity and becomes a singular unit. Both of their identities are already strong and developed, allaying the possibility of one being unformed or weak. Not having to worry about such negative associations such as loneliness or isolation during their relationship. -
Domestication of Ryan
Bought first house. Psychologically felt like an adult by popping his property virginity. -
2.4- Potential consequences of my lifestyle.
Ryan is at risk for: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, obesity, blindness, or cancer, Currently Ryan's life is too sendetary to be preventing himself from getting any of the debilitating conditions listed above. Dietery change has to occur however proved to be difficult with the substandard quality of food in the United States. When Ryan returns to Canada his diet would entail of organic fruits and vegetables, hormone-free beef/chicken/pork and HCG free Dairy. -
“2.3- Ryan's current UNhealthy lifestyle”
After Ryan has completed a survey online comprising of 7 questions asking how healthy he was. After he completed the survey it was no surprise that he leads an extremely unhealthy lifestyle. No exercise, no fresh fruits and vegetables, smoking, excessive consuption of alcohol, and never uses sunscreen. Ryan would have to wait until he no longer resides in America to lead a healthier lifestyle due to the rampant usage of Genetically Modified Organisms in every food item he consumes. -
4.3 Adult Attachment Style
Ryan is secure in his monogamous relationship with Megan. Ryan has you fall into the secure quadrant. Ryan has an enduring and satisfying relationship. Often comfortable expressing emotions, and less likely to suffer from depression and any other psychological disorders. -
7.1 Fowler
conjunctive faith is what fits me the most. I was raised in a Protestant household then when I turned 8 or 9 years old, my older sister started to shift towards Christianity. I decided to tag along, out of curiosity and started to attend camps and all of that then a year later I decided to discontinue because of communication barriers. Grew up agnostic, up until 16 years old, my family dog died and I became angry at God. Became an Athiest until I was about 23 years old became Christian again. -
The big guy gets his B.A. degree
Finally the day has come where Ryan would then get his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. A stepping stone to a higher rate of success in life. Job-wise, financially, emotionally, and mentally. -
The beard goes bye bye
Ryan shaves off his beard as $10,000 has been raised for Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp. After nearly 3 years of wearing it. -
THE HOVERBOARD IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!
For Ryan's birthday he receives a working and fully functional model of the fabled Hoverboard as depicted in the Robert Zemicks film "Back to the Future 2" -
Ryan goes back to Gally
Grad school time. Playtime is over. No more of those measly 10 page essays. -
Ryan Parkinson Psy.S
Ryan successfully attains his Psy.S degree and is ready to kick some ass. Functionally an adult and ready to jump into the workforce once again after a long hiatus of employment. -
3.2 Prospective Memory
IADL relies heavily on prospective memory. Creating a mental list of what to do in the future would pose a challenge for aging individuals as their cognitive abilities starts to decline. Fluid intelligence works closely together with prospective memory because you would have to think on your feet whenever a task is ahead of you. Schooling is encouraged when you are younger. Less likely to forget due dates for assignments & projects. Episodic memory would also decline, struggling to remember hwk. -
4.1 Young Adulthood Transition
Ryan becomes a parent to his firstborn son Erdrick. Statistically approximately 85 per cent of adults experience parenthood in their 20's and 30's. It brought Ryan a deep satisfication and enhanced his self-worthiness and made him feel like an adult for the first time in his life. Even though there were several instances previously however becoming a parent is when you actually become an adult officially. -
6.4 Generativity
Erdrick enters Ryan and Megan's life. The procreation has caused a sense of fulfillment for the two of them. Bearing children is viewed as a key element for this seventh stage. Them having Erdrick as their firstborn son, ensures that the Parkinson blood lineage continues into the next generation. Not just that, for Erdrick to care and support for his parents when they become older -
6.1 My RIASEC type
After looking up Ryan's RIASEC type, which falls under the Investigative category. Such job opportunities includes: School Psychology (which is just a sheer coincidence because that is what Ryan plans on taking. 2020 would be when he would start his professional career as a School Psychologist after years and years of educational trainings, placements, and licensure. -
6.2 Super's Stages
Establishment. Ryan has gone through different stages of getting himself established as at first he went through the diffusion stage not knowing what to do or what kind of commitment. Eventually Ryan then made the transition from diffusion to the achievement stage after exploring many possibilities and has made commitment to one career. Skipping moratorium due to his previous experience prior enrolling at University. He already had field experience in different careers and knew what he wanted. -
3.1 Problem Solving
Procedural memory is a key player in Instrumental Activity Daily LIving, as one would learn to be independent. Crystalized intelligence has a strong interaction with procedural memory as you learn the mechanics of each specific task. Problem solving for IADL is paramount. Finances, a complex concept many struggles with is a lifelong learning process. Once mastered, the process will definitely stay with you despite decline of other memory functions such as semantic memory. Money is valuable. -
4.2 Older Adult Role Transition
Ryan becomes a grandparent for the first time. His second born son Thordin announces the arrival of the third generation Deaf son, Percival Vaughan Parkinson. Ryan occasionally becomes a surrogate parent whenever necessary. -
Ryan dies
Ryan has sustained extensive internal injuries from a high speed car crash. from street racing his mint 1963 Lincoln Continential. Ryan Parkinson is survived by his wife Megan and his four sons - Erdrick, Thordin, Ulrich, and Cillian. The Death was instantaneous. Ryan did not feel anything as he was decapitated.